Drilled hole in him pex tubing

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We were drilling holes to anchor some Rebar for a block wall downstairs yesterday, and punctured a small hole in the red half-inch vanguard pex tubing in the cement floor. I have a coupler and two clips, I can rent a crimper downtown. I know to chip it out, crimp it, and pour over it. After pressure testing. Would epoxy put on around that for a more peace of mind hurt anything? Thanks for previous answers, you've been a big help. Mike

Justin Gavin

I wouldn't if I were you

I don't know the chemical makeup of Epoxy but I do know that the adhesive on duct tape and other tapes have been reported to have an adverse effect on the performance of Pex tubing. I have no personal experience because I have been told not to. I can only assume that the adhesives in epoxy would have the same negative effect on the pex.

Rather than epoxy I would leave the whole their and see how it holds up for a couple of days before you seal it back up.

Good Luck.

Justin

[Deleted User]

I hope strapping tape doesn't have bad glue on it, these roles were wrapped up with strapping tape. Mike

Justin Gavin

Hope not too

I don't know about all tapes but I know duct tape for sure. I am sure that the tape they used is OK. Call Vanguard and ask them if you have any concerns.

JG

kevin_5

Wirsbo says

to wrap insulation around the joint before you cover it. Kevin

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What kind of insulation should it be wrapped in?
Mike

Wayco Wayne_2

Yes to the insulation

I have wrapped couplings in slab repairs with closed cell insulation and then wrapped that with duct tape. Dont get the sticky part of the tape on the PEX though. Protects the joint well. WW

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Weezbo

Go with Wirsbo's. advise:)

Here is a good fix ive had the opportunity to use..tave one part hose two parts couplings on piece of tube,chip out the cement al the way around. lash it up wit some sill sealer.Blue 1/4" foam tape it.fire the thing up or bury it in some quickset and acrylic in place of pure water . have a cup of coffee and run back to the other job you were supposed to be out of "yesterday if at all possible":)))

hr

Heat shrink tube

is another safe way to cover the coupling and seal any moisture away from the splice. This is a factory Onix splice.

Automotive supply stores have a large selection.

Various colors, also.

I just had the manufacture put a new handle on my favorite Stiletto titanium hammer. They added a nice rubber cover that was a "cold shrink" product. Comes on a roll like the inside of a paper towel cardboard. Slide it over the handle and pull a string to allow it to shrink. www.stiletto.

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